BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a5916c3e5c61 DTSTART:20251119T123000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20251119T133000Z LOCATION:Belem\, Brazil SUMMARY:COP30 Action Agenda event: Seaweed and aquatic foods – blue solut ions for climate resilience CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Seaweed and aquatic foods are emerging as powerful nature-based solutions to address the climate crisis\, enhance food security\, and sup port sustainable livelihoods. This event explores pathways for sustainable aquatic food and non-food uses (e.g. cosmetics\, pharmaceuticals\, biomat erials &\; biofuels) through FAO’s Blue Transformation and the UN Glo bal Seaweed Initiative (UNGSI)\, showcasing how aquatic systems can drive climate-resilient\, low-emission\, and nature-positive solutions for food\ , product development and livelihoods.ObjectivesAs part of the COP30 Actio n Agenda\, this workshop on Action Agenda Key Objective 9: “more resilie nt\, adaptive\, and sustainable food systems”\,  this event will spotli ght: 1) the Plan on Aquatic blue foods to Accelerate the Multiple Benefits of Algae Aquaculture\, developed by members of the United Nations Global Seaweed Initiative (UNGSI) and 2) the Plan to Accelerate Aquatic Food Syst ems as Climate Solutions developed by FAO and partners.The event will also highlight the role of aquatic food systems in climate resilience and sust ainable development and encourage new Member States to join the UNGSI and commit to advancing seaweed-based climate solutions.Expected outcomesShowc asing sustainable aquatic food systems and algae development as integral c omponents of global climate discussions\, marked by national commitments a nd inclusion in Nationally Determined Contributions 3.0 and National Adapt ation Plans.Launch of practical tools and data\, new collaboration opportu nities\, production\, trade\, investments\, and partnerships\, under Blue Transformation and the UNGSI platform.Commitments to scale up implementati on of aquatic foods and algae-related climate solutions\, in alignment wit h the Plans to Accelerate Solutions submitted by FAO and UNCTAD on behalf of the UNGSI.PartnersFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Natio ns (FAO)\, United Nations Global Seaweed Initiative (UNGSI)\, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)\, United Nations Industrial Development Agency (UNID O)\, United Nations Global Compact\, UNESCO-IOC\, Brazil Ministry of Fishe ries and Aquaculture\, Aquatic Blue Food Coalition (ABFC)\, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)\, Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions\, Global Seaweed Coalition (GSC)\, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa)\, WorldFish\, European Bureau for Conservation and Development (EBCD)AgendaM r. Vincent Doumeizel\, Senior Advisor Ocean\, United Nations Global Compac t\, Global Seaweed CoalitionMr. Rivetla Edipo Araujo Cruz\, Vice-Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture\, BrazilMs. Chantal Line Carpentier\, Head of Trade\, Environment\, Climate and Sustainable Development\, UNCTADMs. May a Takagi\, Regional Programme Leader from Latin America and the Caribbean\ , FAOMr. Pio Manoa\, Deputy Director General\, Forum Fisheries Agency for the Pacific IslandsMr. Mohamed Ali Sheikh\, Fisheries Director\, TanzaniaM r. Kevin Basoa\, Coordinator of the National Inventory System\, Ministry o f Environment\, ChileMr. Okeloh W’Namadoa\, Secretary General of the Pan African Platform of Non-State Actors in Fisheries and Aquaculture (AFRIFI SH-Net)Mr. Flavio Diniz Gaspar Lontro\, Coordinator of the National Commis sion for the Strengthening of Extractive Reserves and of Coastal and Marin e Extractive Traditional Peoples and Communities (CONFREM)  <\;p>\;S eaweed and aquatic foods are emerging as powerful nature-based solutions t o address the climate crisis\, enhance food security\, and support sustain able livelihoods. This event explores pathways for sustainable aquatic foo d and non-food uses (e.g. cosmetics\, pharmaceuticals\, biomaterials &\ ;amp\; biofuels) through FAO’s Blue Transformation and the UN Global Sea weed Initiative (UNGSI)\, showcasing how aquatic systems can drive climate -resilient\, low-emission\, and nature-positive solutions for food\, produ ct development and livelihoods.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;Objectives<\;/h4& gt\;<\;p>\;As part of the COP30 Action Agenda\, this workshop on Actio n Agenda Key Objective 9: “more resilient\, adaptive\, and sustainable f ood systems”\, &\;nbsp\;this event will spotlight: 1) the Plan on Aqu atic blue foods to Accelerate the Multiple Benefits of Algae Aquaculture\, developed by members of the United Nations Global Seaweed Initiative (UNG SI) and 2) the Plan to Accelerate Aquatic Food Systems as Climate Solution s developed by FAO and partners.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;The event will also highlight the role of aquatic food systems in climate resilience and sust ainable development and encourage new Member States to join the UNGSI and commit to advancing seaweed-based climate solutions.<\;/p>\;<\;h4> \;Expected outcomes<\;/h4>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li>\;Showcasing sustain able aquatic food systems and algae development as integral components of global climate discussions\, marked by national commitments and inclusion in Nationally Determined Contributions 3.0 and National Adaptation Plans.& lt\;/li>\;<\;li>\;Launch of practical tools and data\, new collabora tion opportunities\, production\, trade\, investments\, and partnerships\, under Blue Transformation and the UNGSI platform.<\;/li>\;<\;li>\ ;Commitments to scale up implementation of aquatic foods and algae-related climate solutions\, in alignment with the Plans to Accelerate Solutions s ubmitted by FAO and UNCTAD on behalf of the UNGSI.<\;/li>\;<\;/ul> \;<\;h4>\;Partners<\;/h4>\;<\;p>\;Food and Agriculture Organiz ation of the United Nations (FAO)\, United Nations Global Seaweed Initiati ve (UNGSI)\, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)\, United Nations Industrial Development Agency (UNIDO)\, United Nations Global Compact\, UNESCO-IOC\, Brazil Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture\, Aquatic Blue Food Coalitio n (ABFC)\, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)\, Stanford Center for Ocean So lutions\, Global Seaweed Coalition (GSC)\, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa)\, WorldFish\, European Bureau for Conservation and Development (EBCD)<\;/p>\;<\;hr>\;<\;h4>\;Agenda<\;/h4>\;& lt\;ul>\;<\;li>\;Mr. Vincent Doumeizel\, Senior Advisor Ocean\, Unit ed Nations Global Compact\, Global Seaweed Coalition<\;/li>\;<\;li&g t\;Mr. Rivetla Edipo Araujo Cruz\, Vice-Minister of Fisheries and Aquacult ure\, Brazil<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;Ms. Chantal Line Carpentier\, Head of Trade\, Environment\, Climate and Sustainable Development\, UNCTAD<\;/l i>\;<\;li>\;Ms. Maya Takagi\, Regional Programme Leader from Latin A merica and the Caribbean\, FAO<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;Mr. Pio Manoa\, Dep uty Director General\, Forum Fisheries Agency for the Pacific Islands<\; /li>\;<\;li>\;Mr. Mohamed Ali Sheikh\, Fisheries Director\, Tanzania <\;/li>\;<\;li>\;Mr. Kevin Basoa\, Coordinator of the National Inv entory System\, Ministry of Environment\, Chile<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;Mr . Okeloh W’Namadoa\, Secretary General of the Pan African Platform of No n-State Actors in Fisheries and Aquaculture (AFRIFISH-Net)<\;/li>\;< \;li>\;Mr. Flavio Diniz Gaspar Lontro\, Coordinator of the National Comm ission for the Strengthening of Extractive Reserves and of Coastal and Mar ine Extractive Traditional Peoples and Communities (CONFREM)&\;nbsp\;&l t\;br>\;<\;br>\;&\;nbsp\;<\;/li>\;<\;/ul>\;\n\nView meeti ng on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/cop30-action-agenda-event-sea weed-and-aquatic-foods-blue-solutions-climate-resilience DTSTAMP:20260716T173707Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR